Elizabeth Ministry

Following the example of Mary and Elizabeth, we visit and share the sacredness of life!

Elizabeth Ministry is an outreach to women in special times of motherhood. It is based on Jesus' vision of the radical goodness, beauty, and truth of human life. The purpose of this ministry is to affirm, support, encourage, and assist women in response to their needs during the childbearing years.
In the past, the presence, intimacy and support needed during childbearing years were found in the structures of family, neighborhood, and church. Today these structures are undergoing rapid change. Neighborhoods are fragmented, leaving many families isolated. Churches have increased in size, making it difficult to create a warm, hospitable, personal, and loving environment. Mobility has caused many extended families to be separated by miles, making frequent visits improbable and presence impossible. The wisdom of sharing stories of the joys and trials of childbirth is still needed. Reassurance and advice, usually given by the extended family, often now need to come from another source. The search to fill this need has resulted in Elizabeth Ministry bringing women together to share their stories and experiences, serving one another in an atmosphere of faith, love, and hope.
Elizabeth Ministry follows the example of the Scripture story of the Visitation by bringing together women who share a similar story. This is done through personal visits and a link with the broader parish community.

For further information, contact:
Catholic Family Ministries
632 S. Wolcott St.
Casper, WY 82601
1-800-788-4616
e-mail pat@dioceseofcheyenne.org

In the Diocese of Cheyenne, there is the Conference of Catholic Women. This organization is very active and almost every Parish has a CCW group. Call your local parish office for more information about this.